CIOPPINO’S
Pino surprises and refreshes your palate with “Cucina Naturale”, a classical style of cooking that emphasizes the use of only the freshest of ingredients. He believes in balance in all of his dishes, and in bringing out the natural taste of the produce. Cioppino’s boasts one of the largest wine cellars in Vancouver, with thousands of bottles available and many well-chosen labels available by the glass.
“I felt that Zonin family’s wines were a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. It’s not granted but somehow difficult.”
Pino Posteraro
Chef and Proprietor
Cioppino’s
DAVID & GOLIATH
The Italian and French wine traditions: an historic challenge
GUESTS
Daniel Chandra
GM – Vij’s Rangoli Kitchen
Justin Everett
Sommelier – Wildebeest
Kieran Fanning
Sommelier – Chambar
Kyle Gartlan-Close
Sommelier – Le Crocodile
Antoine Gregoire
Sommelier – Fairmont Vancouver International Airport
Lisa Haley
Wine Director – L’Abattoir
Bryant Mao
Wine Director – Hawksworth
Mark McNeil
Sommelier – Savio Volpe
Sean Nelson
Sommelier – Vij’s Indian Cuisine
Chris Royal
Wine Buyer – Nook / Tavola group
Dustin Wellwood
Sommelier – Hawksworth
Pino Posteraro
Chef – Cioppino’s
“This year’s theme provided a chance to evaluate Italian wines next to their international counterparts and to witness the wines’ ability for accompanying meticulously paired dishes. Once again the STL has proven to be one of the highlights of the year.”
Kieran Fanning
Sommelier
Chambar